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Come to the best in chiropractic to become the best in chiropractic.
Our name is legendary.

Palmer doesn’t just teach chiropractic — we set the standard. Palmer College founded the chiropractic profession more than 125 years ago, and we continue to lead the way. Now it’s your turn.
Want to be the best? Start where the best begin – at Palmer.
At Palmer, every number tells a success story.
With top licensure-exam pass rates, immersive hands-on training, and a campus community built to lift you up, Palmer gives you everything you need to go further – and keep reaching higher. You’ll learn from expert faculty who know your name. You’ll thrive in small classes, and join a network of more than 30,000 alumni leading the profession around the world.
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Licensure-exam pass rate within six months following graduation – higher than the national average.
93
%
Of all students who start at Palmer graduate with the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
3,600
Job postings annually on the Palmer CareerNetwork – more jobs than graduates!
1,600
Grants and scholarships awarded annually.
Student and Alumni Stories
“Palmer provided me with the foundation I needed to be confident in my work. The training and expertise I gained there prepared me not just to be a chiropractor, but to be a resource for families looking to improve their health.”
- Andrew Jeter, D.C. (‘93)
Andrew Jeter, D.C. (‘93)
Andrew Jeter, D.C. (‘93)
Andrew Jeter, D.C. (‘93)
Andrew Jeter, D.C. (‘93)
“The rigorous curriculum pushes me to grow, while the supportive community of faculty, staff and fellow students makes the journey manageable and inspiring.”
- Cheyanne Schmaltz, Palmer Main Student
Cheyanne Schmaltz, Palmer Main Student
Cheyanne Schmaltz, Palmer Main Student
Cheyanne Schmaltz, Palmer Main Student
Cheyanne Schmaltz, Palmer Main Student
Makenna finished her bachelor’s degree and earned her D.C. degree from Palmer in just under six years. “At Palmer, I’ve noticed that we relate what we learn in every class to clinical practice. They give us examples of what we might see in future practice, which allows us to have a well-rounded idea of what life as a chiropractor will truly be like.”
- Makenna Maxymillian, Palmer Florida student
Makenna Maxymillian, Palmer Florida student
Makenna Maxymillian, Palmer Florida student
Makenna Maxymillian, Palmer Florida student
Makenna Maxymillian, Palmer Florida student
“My favorite part of being a chiropractor is the impact I can have on someone’s health journey. Being the person they turn to for pain relief and injury recovery, and seeing them come out the other side feeling better, is incredibly gratifying.”
- Kyle Richmond, D.C. (‘21)
Kyle Richmond, D.C. (‘21)
Kyle Richmond, D.C. (‘21)
Kyle Richmond, D.C. (‘21)
Kyle Richmond, D.C. (‘21)
This is where ambitious minds turn passion into practice.
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, you’ll make a difference in the lives of your patients through conservative, holistic care, without the use of drugs or surgery. As a Palmer graduate, you’ll be among the best in the profession.
Educating the World’s Best Doctors of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Palmer’s curriculum blends chiropractic philosophy with hands-on clinical skills to prepare you for success in professional practice. Students learn and practice chiropractic techniques, patient examinations and patient documentation.
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Accelerated Degree Pathways
You may qualify to save up to a year’s worth of time and tuition! Palmer College of Chiropractic has multiple programs designed to help you accelerate your education.
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Clinical Experiences & Research Honors
Palmer College is known for educating the best Doctors of Chiropractic in the world. That starts in the classroom and extends to the clinical experiences, collaborative student-learning spaces and specialty programs.
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Continuing Education
With both online and in-person offerings for Doctors of Chiropractic, you can earn credits in the way that’s most convenient for your schedule. We offer more than 100 courses, including many that can fulfill the licensure requirements in all 50 states.
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Student Learning Innovation
Palmer students experience immersive, technologically-advanced learning environments.
Palmer technique instruction begins early in the curriculum and we provide many faculty-supervised hours of hands-on instruction outside of the curriculum in our learning labs.
You’ll receive hands-on anatomy education in wet labs with human cadavers, supported by state-of-the-art dry labs featuring anatomical models and virtual and augmented reality learning environments.
Gain an expert understanding of human anatomy in our wet and dry labs.
During your time in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, you'll care for a diverse patient body under the guidance of skilled faculty clinicians.
Both Palmer Main and Florida campuses offer a variety of spaces around campus for students to study together.
With a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, you'll receive the academic attention and support to help you succeed.
You'll learn and hone your technique in brand-new spaces, from faculty who truly care about your future success.
Palmer News
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February 19, 2026
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April 16, 2026
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